Managed Aggregation Switch, 12xSFPplus

High-Capacity Fiber Aggregation for Enterprise Cores

The Grandstream GWN7816 is a high-performance Layer 3 managed aggregation switch designed to serve as the high-speed backbone for medium-to-large enterprise networks. Equipped with 12x 10Gbps SFP+ ports, this switch provides the massive switching capacity required to aggregate traffic from multiple access switches, servers, and high-speed storage arrays. By utilizing high-bandwidth fiber connectivity, the GWN7816 eliminates network bottlenecks and ensures that data flows seamlessly across the most demanding professional infrastructures.

Advanced Layer 3 Routing and Network Intelligence

Engineered for complex network architectures, the GWN7816 offers comprehensive Layer 3 routing capabilities, including static routing, inter-VLAN routing, and professional-grade DHCP server functionality. It acts as an intelligent gatekeeper for your data, utilizing advanced Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize time-sensitive traffic. This is particularly vital for environments relying on high-density unified communications, ensuring that voice and video signals for wireless headsets and conferencing systems remain crystal clear and lag-free, even during peak network utilization.

Robust Security and Carrier-Grade Reliability

Security is deeply integrated into the GWN7816, featuring a suite of advanced protections such as ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and DoS protection. To ensure mission-critical uptime, the switch supports various redundancy protocols and features a fanless, silent design in a rugged 1U rack-mountable chassis. Whether it is managing a fleet of intercoms and entry phones or supporting a high-capacity server farm, this aggregation switch provides the secure and stable foundation necessary for 24/7 business operations.

Simplified Management and Unified Ecosystem Control

The GWN7816 offers ultimate flexibility in management, allowing IT administrators to oversee the network via a local web interface, the on-premise GWN Manager, or Grandstream’s cloud-based GDMS platform. This unified management approach simplifies the deployment of various networking accessories and endpoints across multiple sites. With its massive 240Gbps switching capacity and support for up to 4K VLANs, the GWN7816 is a future-proof investment for organizations looking to build a high-performance, scalable, and secure communication backbone.